You’ve just witnessed someone collapse… now what?
It doesn’t take long for an emergency to become a tragedy. It can happen in the home, school, work, church, or out and about in public. Nowhere is safe. Someone collapses– the next seconds are critical. The decisions you and the people nearby make determine whether this turns into a success story or a horrible tragedy.
According to the American Heart Association, more than 350,000 cardiac arrests occur outside of the hospital every year. Globally, it claims more lives than colorectal cancer, breast cancer, prostate cancer, influenza, pneumonia, auto accidents, HIV, firearms, and house fires- altogether. This means over 350,000 experience this potentially fatal event without being near lifesaving medications and professionals.
Studies show that Cardiopulmonary resuscitation can double, even triple, the chances of survival, especially when combined with quick emergency response and early defibrillation. The best part? Anyone can do it! CPR is simple and vital to learn, practice, and refresh skills. It takes a few hours to learn potentially life-saving skills that can help loved ones and strangers. Cardiac arrests can-and do- happen to anyone, at any age, of any race, and of any gender. Are you prepared to help? Have you learned in the past but had your skills lapse? Are you confident in your ability to intervene when someone’s life is at stake?